Showborough House opens its garden every spring to host the Affordable Garden Art Competition and Exhibition. This year willow and wire sculptor Victoria Westaway will be exhibiting her latest willow sculptures and will be including some new wire sculpture pieces. A wide variety of good but affordable sculpture, mostly by local sculptors, can be seen in the natural setting of the one and a half acre garden, which has been renovated over the last ten years.

There are works in different sizes, styles and media, including wood, metal, stone, glass, ceramic and resin. Showborough is an informal venue, where visitors are encouraged to enjoy the exhibits and the garden at their own pace, and perhaps to sit and relax with a cup of tea or coffee. Exhibits are for sale and because Showborough House is a non-profit venture any purchases provide maximum support to the artists. In addition there is a small indoor exhibition of paintings by invited local artists.

The Two lives of Athelfled. Here two of Victoria's figurative artworks are exhibited at Showborough Affordable Art Show in Gloucestershire. These sculptures represent Athelfled of Wessex and Athelfled of Mercia. Athelfled was a the daughter of King Alfred who married the king of Mercia joining two important Kingdoms.

Victoria's abstract artwork is exhibited at Showborough Affordable Art Show in Gloucestershire. The Willow Sound Frame sits in the magical garden at Showborough House, amongst affordable artwork from artists from all over the UK who work in a wide range of materials.

Victoria's figurative artwork is exhibited at Showborough Affordable Art Show in Gloucestershire. This sculpture represents Athelfled of Wessex. Victoria uses willow from Wessex and Wire from Mercia.Athelfled was a the daughter of King Alfred who married the king of Mercia joining two important Kingdoms.

Victoria's figurative artwork is exhibited at Showborough Affordable Art Show in Gloucestershire. This Wire sculpture represents Athelfled of Mercia. Victoria uses willow from Wessex and Wire from Mercia.Athelfled was a the daughter of King Alfred who married the king of Mercia joining two important Kingdoms. Here the wire has turned from gunmetal grey to a warm russet which forms a beautiful contrast with the yew hedge.

The Willow Sound Frame at the 2014 Showborough Exhibition.The Affordable Art Show in Gloucestershire offers collectors a unique opportunity to purchase new and exciting sculpture by renowned and upcoming artists, sculptors and craftsmen.

Victoria's abstract artwork is exhibited at Showborough Affordable Art Show in Gloucestershire. The Willow Sound Frame sits in the magical garden at Showborough House, this willow sculpture uses tambourine components to create sounds interwoven with an intricate surface. Victoria's work was displayed amongst affordable artwork from artists from all over the UK who work in a wide range of materials.

Victoria's figurative artwork is exhibited at Showborough Affordable Art Show in Gloucestershire. The Willow Woman sits in the formal garden at Showborough House, amongst affordable artwork from national artists working in a wide range of materials.

The Willow Sound Frame at the 2014 Showborough Exhibition.The Affordable Art Show in Gloucestershire offers collectors a unique opportunity to purchase new and exciting sculpture by renowned and upcoming artists, sculptors and craftsmen.This artwork is created using tambourine components and black maul willow set in a steel frame.

Former Herefordshire Artist Victoria Westaway now established in Devon exhibits her figurative artwork at Showborough Affordable Art Show in Gloucestershire. This Willow Seated Sculpture sits in the formal garden at Showborough House, amongst affordable artwork from national artists working in a wide range of materials.

Showborough lies in the Vale, between the Cotswolds and the Malverns. It is just outside the riverside village of Twyning, between Tewkesbury and Pershore, less than ten minutes drive from the A38, M5 or M50.

This year Showborough is open from Thursday 1st May until Sunday 15th June, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, Opening hours 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.. Group visits can be arranged at other times. There is no entry charge but donations are welcome.